Tired of Repetitive Tasks? OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Agent To Help

ChatGPT Agent is an “agentic” AI tool, which describes a tool that can complete complex tasks for you without explicitly being told to. For example, if you asked ChatGPT Agent to “analyze five competitor sites and compile your findings,” it might browse specific webpages, conduct a thorough analysis, and then share its findings on a freshly generated slide deck.

This AI tool ushers in new possibilities for small businesses, since the agent’s virtual computer can handle important tasks (like data collection and research) for you, making daily workflows even more efficient.

Though ChatGPT Agent works independently, users still have a level of control over the tool – you can interrupt or stop tasks at any time. The agent will also ask for permission before initiating tasks with real-world consequences, whether that’s making a transaction, logging into an account, or sending an email to an important client.

For full details, you can view ChatGPT’s introduction demo below:

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ChatGPT Agent could be a game-changer for your business, since it has the potential to complete all your menial or repetitive tasks for you.

Here are some potential business scenarios that you might use ChatGPT Agent for:

1. SEO – Via ChatGPT Agent, you could conduct keyword research, analyze SEO on competitor websites, and find new link building opportunities. This frees up time for you to focus on your overarching SEO strategy instead.
2. Ecommerce – As you’re managing your ecommerce site, ChatGPT Agent could research your competitors, keep your spreadsheets updated, and create weekly market research reports.
3. Marketing – ChatGPT Agent will also be useful for marketing tasks. It could help you prepare a marketing calendar or create a slide deck for a campaign, while one Redditor said that it was able to extract “text from a spreadsheet of viral Instagram posts.”

Also, since ChatGPT Agent can perform multiple tasks at once, it levels the playing field. For example, small businesses that don’t have a research team could use AI to do market research and create in-depth reports, allowing them to better compete with larger businesses.

ChatGPT Agent is currently rolling out to users on the Pro, Plus, and Team plans, while Enterprise and Edu users are also expected to gain access in the coming weeks. So, if you’re currently on one of ChatGPT’s paid plans starting from $20 per month, you’ll have the chance to try the feature and see if it integrates well with your business operations.

• If the feature has successfully rolled out on your paid ChatGPT plan, you should be able to select “Agent mode” from the tools menu to give it a spin.

However, ChatGPT’s new tool still has a long way to go. If you’re using it now, you will need to supervise the tool as it completes key tasks and look out for significant errors. There’s also a wait time for different actions, with some taking between 5-30 minutes to complete according to ChatGPT’s official website.

There’s nothing wrong with being an early adopter to the AI craze, but remember to be realistic about ChatGPT Agent’s limitations – you won’t be able to fully replace specific business tasks just yet.